Ofsted Quality Manager - Domus Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

To support the Operations Director and senior management team in improving the quality across residential services for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This includes supporting new home openings, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.You must have experience within Ofsted services.Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate care quality across all residential homes
• Conduct regular audits and investigations, producing comprehensive reports
• Work with Registered Managers to complete action plans and maintain inspection readiness
• Lead reflective practice sessions across services
• Support the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies
• Collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Team and education staff
• Coach and mentor new and existing managers
• Develop tools to measure performance against regulatory standards
• Prepare quarterly reports for the Quality Assurance Board
• Lead on safeguarding audits and compliance
• Provide advice on child protection matters and respond to notifiable events
• Assist with registration of new homes and maintain strong relationships with regulators

Strategic Purpose of the Role

• Improve the overall quality of care and safeguarding across all homes
• Develop, implement, and monitor best-practice QA systems and risk assessments
• Support new service openings with pre/post-inspection processes
• Produce regular quality and compliance reports for the senior team
• Act as a key contributor to the development of high-performing, child-focused residential care

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Management Diploma or equivalent leadership qualification
• Enhanced DBS Check
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• 2+ years in a management or senior leadership role
• Strong background in quality assurance systems
• Experience meeting regulatory standards and working under pressure
• Proven track record in compliance, audits, and inspections

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of the Children Act 2004 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Familiarity with multi-agency working, including Social Services and safeguarding teams

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

If you are interested in the above position please apply, or for more information contact Cameron at Domus Recruitment.As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.